A Day in June 1910

Helen Hyde's 'A Day in June' is a woodblock print, a medium that invites process and patience. The colors are muted, a gentle wash of mauves and greens that feel both grounded and dreamlike. I love how the surface reveals the grain of the wood, a tactile reminder of the artist’s hand. The tall, slender strokes create a rhythm in the field, mimicking the wildness and freedom of a summer meadow. The iris blooms are a perfect example, each petal delicately rendered, their edges soft. Looking at the mother and child in the center of the frame, there is a connection made between the two figures through the printed marks, which are used to describe the folds of fabric in the robe. I'm reminded of Mary Cassatt, another artist who captured the intimacy of mother and child with such tenderness, though through the different medium of painting. This is a conversation about art, and motherhood, across time. What do you think?